- Name
- Barb Van Stensel, Realtor - Chicago, Illinois
- Company
- Keller Williams Lincoln Square
- E-mail
- Contact Barb Van Stensel, Realtor - Chicago, Illinois (Keller Williams Lincoln Square)
- Website
- http://www.BarbVan.com
- Office Phone
- (773) 564-4268
- Cell Phone
- (773) 746-5395
- Fax
- (773) 893-1313
- Address
- 2156 W. Montrose, Chicago, IL, 60625
- Description
- Sharing the latest in Chicago Real Estate's happenings, how the rules are changing, what's your court advantage, selling, understanding the marketplace, the events, and a side of humor
Name
Barb Van Stensel, Realtor
Company
Keller Williams Lincoln Square/Chicago
E-mail
Contact Barb Van Stensel
Websites
http://www.BarbVan.com
http://www.Facebook.com/ChicagoRealEstateInsider
http://www.BarbVan/yourkwagent.com
Office
(773) 564-4268
Alt. Phone
(773) 746-5395
Efax
(773) 893-1313
Address
2156 W. Montrose Avenue, Chicago IL 60618
Description
Chicago Illinois Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Chicago
My technique: I use the training and skills that I acquired by working in a major Chicago law firm for contractural and negotiating, my experience working in the marketing department for a major packaging company for prospecting, understanding how to market for success, topped with my real estate skills acquired in negotiations and zoning and code issues in my hometown along with my design/staging work that gives my sellers the advantage for the right exposure, the proper appearance for the marketplace that deliver the results of SOLD.
My buyers love working with me because of my background in finance and appraising topped with my construction and code knowledge which gives them the added benefit of knowing alot more and understanding the contract, the house be by the time we write the contract.
Oh, the short: I don't do brownies. I have yet to be successful, even from a box.
WHAT CLIENT'S SAY ......
2522 N. McVicker - "You have my sincere thanks and deserve to be congratulated for doing a terrific job. In my thirty years of private practice as an attorney, I have encountered many realtors and handled many real estate closings. In all that time, I have never encountered two realtors who conducted themselves more competently and professionally.
I was most grateful for your advice on how the property could best be marketed. All of your help and advice was both practical and shrewd. Your suggestions as to how to stage and present the property, as well as, your help in coordinating the repairs and redecorating made a huge difference in the sales price. Also, your expertise in coordinating the financing provided invaluable in securing a quick sale and closing on time.
The ultimate sales price you helped to negotiate and the net monies received by the estate, exceeded the suggested asking price of at least three other real estate agents I had consulted. I am convinced that it was because of your conscientious efforts, skill and attention that I received an offer that exceeded all of my expectations."
I still find it hard to believe that we were able to sell this property as quickly as we did in this difficult market."
- Paul E. Paprocki, Esq.
3130 West Wilson - I have had the great serendipitous fortune to have as my real estate agent, one Barbara Van Stensel. Not only was she able to sell my property in a very tough real estate market, but also she was able to lease two of my apartments at a great rate of income for myself.
Put her at the head of the class for her diligence and indefatigable energy while dealing in a declining market. She is the best!
John A. Randazzo
5141 West Deming Place - Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am amazed at your unique marketing strategies that produced multiple offers for my two flat. Your knowledge, courtesy, attention and tenancity during our assocaitino was much appreciated. Because of the complexities of the estate, you disclosed in writing a letter of direction that weeded out the "players" that isolated the serious buyers. When the first offer became overwhelming for the buyers, you didn't shut the doors to the multiple offers and had a backup offer in the rear to step up and close on the same date as the first offer.
Best of luck in the future and you can be assured that I will not hesitate to recommend your services when the occasion arises.
All my Best,
Carl Rohr
2201 West Huron - I have been on the market twice with Barb. The first time I thought I knew better but I was wrong. This time, I worked with Barb and can tell you that she had my head spinning with multiple offers, not once but two times in two weeks! The first round didn't qualify for buying my property as the agent who sold me this building 30 years ago, so me a bad building. I didn't know it. Barb explained to me the complexity of financing, where the fallout in a contract can happen because of the condition of my building. She was showing the property the day before Thanksgiving and that entire Thanksgiving weekend in the cold! On the second weekend, she brought 8 contracts to the table and explained about "net" is more then the selling price. How financing plays an important part as well as how fast the agents on the buyer's side respond. She then brought up to me that I may have to pay a capital gains tax and told me to consult with my accountant. I did. Once again, Barb saved me even more money and got my file into the hands of competent real estate attorneys that would hand my 1031 exchange and get it closed for me.
Barb has become my friend. She's tough and has a certain level of expectations. I told her that I wanted to retire in 5 years and she sat me down and explained a retirement plan where I will have $40,000 coming every year based upon her plan with good tax write-offs. She protected my interests all the way through and even guided me into a worry-free retirement in my future.
With thanks,
Jan Capiz
